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We are in a strong position now in the keeping dept with these two. Take away the crazy recurring errors and there was never anything wrong with Pears in terms of being a capable enough Championship level keeper. Not as good as Toth nor Kaminsky but steady enough in his own way and as good as plenty others in this league. This position won't last something will give, the bean counters will be beside themselves paying 2 first team standard keepers when there could be a fee and wage cut possible getting rid of one.

Thanks, knew I'd forget somebody!

Great summary! Agreed with above, we usually do but playing with league one players and youth players we can’t grumble, clean sheet is good and it’s another point on the table, muddling through the season

Along with Keith Newton. They were before their time really, both were made for today’s football.

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I would include Beck & Leonard in the "who was replaced column" Alebiosu - Brittain Miller - Hyam McLoughlin - Batth Baradji - Travis Tavares - Buckley Gudjohnsen - Leonard Henriksson - Weimann TGH - JRC Morishita - Dolan De Neve - Beck

What a thoroughly entertaining game of football for a Boxing Day. Talking to a Middlesbrough fan before the game and he said he was dreading it as we always seem to get a result up there. I thought it was a really good team performance with everyone making a contribution. Pears, in the first half in particular, made some decent saves. Perhaps the competition that Toth brings is making his raise his game. Having two 'keepers fighting for the number one spot can only be a good thing. The defence proved excellent throughout. These sort of games bring out the best in Miller and McLoughlin whilst young Pratt is really growing into the role of being a first team player. Litherland gave another promising performance before he began to tire late in the game and Hedges again proved that wing-back is a position he does really well. The man of the match for me was Tronstad who was outstanding in midfield. I have to say that Baradji gave a superb performance when he came on and these two could be a really impressive midfield partnership. Baradji has all the attributes to become an outstanding midfield players - pace, power, quick feet and a wonderful eye for a pass. Gestede and his team deserve a lot of praise for finding this guy. Morishita put in his usual energetic display until injured - yet another injury that I suspect will keep a player out for some time. I can't remember a season when we've had so many long term injuries to senior players. Cantwell is starting to perform in a way which we haven't seen consistently since he arrived. He seems far more motivated and is leading by example. Up front Yuki was non-stop again. The energy and fitness levels of this guy are amazing. He never gives defenders a any rest. Hendriksson, although not a natural striker, worked hard to keep the pressure on the home defence but with Gudjohnsen out long term, we badly need another partner for Yuki. All in all it was another good day out at the Riverside Stadium - my least favourite away ground and yet one where we always seem to come away with something!

Just done a comparison of incomings and outgoings to see how people think we have ended up stronger or not after the summer window. Considering the money spent overall I think it's pretty favourable though I'm sure others will disagree One thing it has certainly done is bring the average age down considerably

Yes, but that same little or no money may also get you a De Neve

They would pretty much need to be a free to be much cheaper ! Seriously though he has proved that quality is available for little or no money with the right recruitment.

Average just over 30. Thats what he does. Its just about acceptable in low scoring games.

I stayed up all night. Very weird game. Well done England on the consolation win. Pleased for the bowlers who at last found their length.

Yes.

Is that code for "sell Alebiosu and replace him with someone cheaper?" 😉

I agree with you on getting a RWB, Litherland isn't the long term solution but I think they will be looking at a LWB, CB (O'Riordan) and a striker. I think they'll just stick with Litherland until Alebiosu is back and address the situation in the summer.

Been pleasantly surprised and relieved by Pears' performances and his hair looks good too. Early on there were a couple of goals conceded Toth would have got to but I suspect Toth is going to have a tough time displacing him. I hope Michalsky gets a chance to redeem his Bradford howler when we go to Hull.

No idea what we are recruiting for this January. Avoiding relegation? A play off push? Injury cover? Next summer's transition? Agents' benevolence fund?

It's no coincidence that you're in a gang of one on this; you're wrong. Tronstad is a very good player at this level - certainly a lot better than Travis. Anyway I didn't catch all of yesterday's game due to Boxing Day family commitments, but I was really impressed with what I saw of Baradji again. Looks the real deal so far and explains why we were keen to take him, injury and all. Good point away to 2nd/3rd in the league.

Sheffield Wednesday are still selling tickets online to there own fans. So why would they say to Rovers, you need to take these off sale 6 days before the game? Think about it for just a minute, and that will tell you who's decision it was.

Unfortunately I can see what happens here. Sheffield Wednesday's home win is coming based on there last few performances. Sheffield Wednesday 2 a Knackered and injury ravaged Rovers 0

just for Context, Crawley is our highest run scorer in this series, 256 runs in 8 innings. Carse has 19 wickets in this series,

Much deserved MOTM

You would expect majority of the work would be bringing in players for the under 21/18 whilst one of two might be first team squad.